On January 23, 2025, Senator Cruz (R-TX) introduced S.J. Res. 4, a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act that would void DOE’s final rule setting energy conservation standards for gas-burning, instantaneous consumer water heaters. 89 Fed. Reg. 105188 (December 26, 2024).
A parallel joint resolution, H.J. Res. 20, was introduced in the House on January 15, 2025.